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New Gen Yoto Player

Yoto Mini 4th Gen vs 2024 Edition: my verdict on which is worth buying

A young person may carry worries and concerns as they grow up. Photo posed by model

Childline: Increasing number of counselling sessions now involve mental and emot...

The camera lets users take multiple pictures before choosing which ones to print out

Ad Feature New instant colour camera and karaoke projector launched

Significant changes have not yet been made to block the creation, viewing or sharing of nude material. Photo posed by model

Childline: Call to install nudity blocking technology on children’s smartphones ...

Nearly a quarter of parents have cancelled a medical appointment as they were too busy to attend

Parents put own health on backburner to care for children, study finds

A first phone can bring independence, along with new questions for parents about online safety.

Your child’s phone has a safety blind spot. Here’s what parents can do

West View Primary School celebrates its silver OPAL award

School celebrates national award for play provision

Ad Feature Fruitinies launch Asda kids fruit snacks

Yoto has unveiled its new 4th Gen Player and Mini, with a new Green Button designed to make favourite audio easier for children to access.

Yoto's two new kids' audio players have a clever new feature

Despite the benefits of young people being able to connect with friends and family, it also leaves children open to risks.

Childline: New legislation must make mobile phones and tablets safer for young u...

LEGO DUPLO bricks are designed for little hands and can be used to create colourful models through open-ended play.

6 skills toddlers can learn through LEGO DUPLO play

The Very promotion includes LEGO DUPLO sets featuring Bluey, Disney Frozen, Spidey, vehicles and animals.

The LEGO DUPLO sets designed for different toddler ages

Selected LEGO DUPLO sets are reduced by up to 25% at Very until September 16

Very cuts up to 25% off LEGO DUPLO sets for little builders

The most common method to put money aside for their youngsters is via a children’s savings account

A fifth of parents haven't put money aside to support their kids

The event is a celebration of HMS Trincomalee, built in India.

Set sail for navy museum's South East Asian festival
People are invited to set sail to the Royal Navy Museum Hartlepool and Museum of Hartlepool for a Community Festival.
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Paddington’s Suitcase eight-book picture book gift set

Eight Paddington books are now just £11.99

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TOG24 cuts £30 men’s T-shirts to £6 in huge outlet sale

I’ve just found this £7 Shaun the Sheep fleece my son will love and I’m adding it straight to my basket

I’ve found a £7 Shaun the Sheep fleece my son will love

The Jurassic Blackhall event held at Blackhall Community Centre brought people of all ages together. Photo: Alan Sill Photography

Community centre's dino day of discovery

The Yoto player is a clever gadget giving children something to do after school without reaching for another screen.

The screen-free gadget for keeping children entertained after school

Speaking in confidence to the free NSPCC Helpline can be the first step to help families to move forward.

Childline: Helpline handled record number of child welfare contacts where main c...

The Yoto player gives children a screen-free way to enjoy stories, music and educational content after school.

This is an after-school gadget that kids will actually enjoy

Flowers left near to the scene on the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough

Football clubs pay tribute to a police officer who died in A66 crash

A Yoto player can bring screen-free stories into a child's bedtime routine as the autumn evenings get darker.

This simple bedtime addition will help kids on darker autumn nights

Regatta’s back to school sale collection includes fleeces, padded jackets and a waterproof coat with a built-in torch.

Regatta’s £4.80 fleece is a top pf the class back-to-school bargain

Results day, the period running up to it and days after can be difficult, assure them they are not alone. Photo posed by models

Childline: Helping young people through the anxiety and uncertainty of what thei...
Last year, the NSPCC’s Childline service delivered more than 700 counselling sessions to young people whose main concern was linked to A-Level and GCSE exam result worries.
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A Yoto player can entertain children for years with its ever-expanding collection of stories and music.

The clever kids' gift that grows with them

Young people join together during Pride Month to celebrate their identity.

Childline: Children questioning their gender identity or sexuality can feel like...

Last year the NSPCC Helpline received more than 1,000 contacts from adults who were worried about intrafamilial child. Photo posed by models

Childline: Adults have a vital role in the safeguarding of children and young pe...

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MoneyHelper: six tips for six weeks of summer – how to teach your children about...

Auckland Palace - Kitchen Courtyard

Discover Bishop Auckland’s culture and heritage during Food Festival weekend

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Childline: Counsellors available to help those suffering through bullying for et...

(L-R) Shelley Malko, Funding Lead at Zarach; Andrea Todd, Business Leader at Wear Valley Crematorium

Wear Valley Crematorium raises £10k for children’s charity through recycling sch...

How to make your balcony safer for your children

Your buggy could be exposing your kids to dangerous levels of pollution - here’s...

Speaking 'parentese' can help boost your baby's vocabulary by 40 words

Mental illness is one of the biggest difficulties faced by children. In the last year, 250,000 called Childline to talk about what was worrying them.

Mental illness is one of biggest difficulties children and young people face

When discussing anything serious it’s important to find somewhere quiet to sit with no interruptions or distractions.

Prepare yourself if you need a difficult talk with your child

Did you put money away for your child in a fund years ago and have only just remembered about it? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how to find out if you have savings in a forgotten Child Trust fund - an...

Children and young people getting involved in a gang invariably leads to trouble, including the police being involved.

Joining a gang can change a child’s direction in life for ever

Half of parents think mobile phones should be banned in schools - do you agree?

Now you can check if your child is getting the right amount of nutrition (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is exactly what your child should be eating - according to nutritionists

A selection of the winners pictured with members of Durham Constabulary, Peterlee Town Council and Heather Mills.

Kindhearted and brave children championed at Young Heroes Awards celebration

We have been loving your World Book Day costumes.

World Book Day: Fairytales, monsters and famous faces - your best costumes in pi...

Do you feel guilty about what you put in your child's lunchbox? Picture: Pixabay.

Children's charity reveals parents' guilt over what they put in lunchboxes

Great British Bake Off finalist Steven Carter-Bailey will be at Wynyard Hall's Best of British Spring Fayre.

Great British Bake Off finalist at spring fair

Brushing doesn't stop effects of sugar on children's teeth

Santa Tour in Hartlepool.

Find out when Hartlepool Santa tour is in your area

The effects of smoking are being felt by children who need hospital treatment.

Doctor's warning over children's secondhand smoke exposure

A carbon monoxide alarm could save the lives of your family. Pic:PA/thinkstockphotos.

The cheap safety device which could save your family's life

What would you pack in your child's lunch? Picture: Pixabay.

Children tucking into lunchboxes with double their daily sugar intake

The Kids II Oball rattle

Toys R Us recalls children's rattle over choking fears

A child protection case conference.

LEGAL EAGLE: Children can be put on register

Heads of Fun launch intu Metrocentre's Children's Restaurant Week.

Metrocentre looking for children to fill special roles throughout the year

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